U.S. regulatory updates
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Import prices fall yet again
U.S. import prices decreased 0.3 percent in March, according to newly released trade data from the U.S. Labor… Read more
EPA may treat hazardous waste info requests as confidential
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advised they are accepting requests for treatment as confidential business information (CBI)… Read more
U.S.’ offshore energy facilities score well in safety tests
Of all the commodities that are traded among nations, oil is one of the most common and profitable.… Read more
Peace Bridge construction project expands, not expected to impact traffic
The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (PBA) have announced additional construction details as parts of its… Read more
U.S. trade activity slows to a crawl in February
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the nation's trade gap fell nearly 17 percent in February, totaling… Read more
Unabated port congestion prompting shippers to head East
Roughly 4 in 10 retailers and manufacturers intends to move their shipments from the West Coast to the… Read more
Softwood lumber export tax trigger reached; rates begin April 1, 2015
Under the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), the trigger for an increase in the export… Read more
Air cargo industry predicting strong 2015
The international air cargo industry experienced its longest peak season in sometime during the latter half of last… Read more
FMC reviewing demurrage charge assessment practices
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is “evaluating” the use of port congestion-related demurrage fees by carriers and terminal… Read more
Trade Promotion Authority nearing final stages
After months on end of ongoing debate about granting President Barack Obama and his administration trade promotion authority… Read more